Page 7 - MidWeek - Feb 8, 2023

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 MIDWEEK 7
The Many Ways To Love One Another
The beauty of this column is that it celebrates outstand- ing people, demonstrations of compassion, and acts of goodness and love. So, during this season of Valentine’s celebrations, I asked readers, “How do you and your part- ner celebrate love and appre- ciation for one another?”
“Make him laugh. Make him a home-cooked meal. Watch TV together. Have a meaningful conversation. Enjoy the simple things in life, and celebrate each other every day.”
Gerald Cruz Honolulu
“We would eat at any restaurant that’s available, walk after to get some exercise and watch a movie.”
Mary Cordero Honolulu
“We came into our rela- tionship with kids already involved, so making time for each other has always been a huge priority for us. We’re big on ʻdating’ each other, from small breakfast moments to getaways. I’ m a huge words person, and he’s learned this. I feel seen when he acknowledges the small things I do, or compliments a small change I’ ve done in my day. There’s a quote from
the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding that I always sit with: ‘Remember you were a girlfriend before you were a mother.’ We’ re very much forever dating and pursuing each other in this life togeth- er. Everything else seems to follow.”
Charlene Kanuha Kailua-Kona
“Family, respect and a sense of humor have seen us through 38 years of marriage. Surrounded by ‘ohana and being parents has brought so much love into our lives, and now we have a grandchild to make our family bond even stronger. Quality time togeth- er, as well as the freedom to pursue individual interests is
important. A healthy sense of humor can do wonders to put things into perspective. He tries to be funny, and I laugh. Laughter is the best medicine.”
Jane Metcalf Pālolo
“Flowers, cards and a ro- mantic dinner are always in order, but it’s really just time spent together, even outside of Valentine’s Day or an an- niversary. That is the real cel- ebration of our love. And we always look forward to our time together.”
Michael Harris Mo‘ili‘ili
“Honestly, Cliff and I love and appreciate each other but
we don’t really celebrate it. Since our boys keep us busy and our work schedules vary, sometimes we get to have a quick lunch or dinner date be- fore picking them up, which is nice, but the time we enjoy the most is when we’ re all together.”
Sheryl Lau Honolulu
“Now that I’m a father and husband, I celebrate my love for my family with quality time. Taking pictures, eating good food, play time, going to the zoo and telling my family ‘I love you.’ Making memories and enjoying the moment.”
Nito Larioza Wahiawā
“We celebrate our love when I give my wife ‘words of encouragement’ and ‘qual- ity time.’ My wife gives me ‘touch’ and ‘acts of service.’ Knowing each other’s love languages has kept our re- lationship strong over the years.”
David and Aimee Yew Nu‘uanu
Mail letters to MidWeek c/o Mahalo Nui at 500 Ala Moa- na Blvd. Ste. 7-500, Honolulu HI 96813, or email mahal- onuiwithdarah@gmail.com. Include your name, where on the island you reside, phone number and, if possible, the phone number of the person you’ re thanking so she can contact him or her.
The Elixir of Love
Love is in the air. A heartwarming romantic comedy hits the stage just in time for Valentine’s weekend when a farm worker falls in love with a beautiful landowner. HOT’s production is perfectly set
in present-day Hawai’i in a quaint town outside of a sugar cane farm.
Friday, February 17th at 7:30pm | Sunday, February 19th at 4:00 pm Blaisdell Concert Hall
Call the box office at 808-596-7858 or buy your tickets online at www.hawaiiopera.org
@HawaiiOpera @hawaiioperatheatre